Appointment
Appointments to posts—such as leadership changes, new executive hires, board nominations, and key management shifts—are critical indicators of strategic direction, operational priorities, and business confidence in the UK jewellery sector. Whether it’s a new creative director at a design house, a CEO stepping in at a major retailer, or a sustainability lead joining a supply-chain group, these personnel moves influence brand vision, commercial policy, and trade relationships. Jewellery Focus tracks and reports on significant appointments across retail, manufacturing, design, education, and trade organisations—analysing the experience and impact of new hires and what their arrival signals for the future of the businesses they join. Our coverage helps industry professionals monitor talent movement, understand evolving leadership trends, and anticipate changes in strategy, partnerships and market positioning.
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Jun- 2021 -15 JuneRetailers
Lebrusan Studio launches anti-child labour fundraiser
Jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has launched a £1,000 fundraiser in aid of the Global March Against Child Labour. To incentivise customers, the brand is offering rewards in exchange for donations, including pairs of crafted filigree stud earrings and a number of silver charms as well as discount codes for use…
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May- 2021 -14 MayAuctions
Art Deco Cartier brooch to sell at first Chiswick Auction of 2021
A rare Art Deco Cartier brooch will lead the Chiswick Auctions first major auction of this year. The Art Deco Cartier diamond and rock crystal lapel brooch was formerly owned by the New York socialite Miss Mary Augusta McCagg. With its Indian influence and monochrome colour palette, the item is…
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11 MayRetailers
C W Sellors appoints new trade sales manager
C W Sellors has announced the appointment of Phillip Connors as the new UK trade sales manager. Connors joins the company with the aim to help develop and re-engage the group’s portfolio of regional and national jewellery accounts, whilst broadening its offering to heritage and tourist sites across the UK.…
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7 MayAppointments
Birmingham Assay Office appoints new wardens
Birmingham Assay Office has announced the appointment of two new wardens, Russell Jeans, founder and CEO of Sefton and Associates, and Andrew Lee, senior board executive, following the retirement of long-standing wardens, Tim Clay and John Wood. Jeans is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a…
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Apr- 2021 -27 AprilRetailers
Gembridge appoints new brand ambassador
Gembridge has announced the appointment of Ioannis Alexandris as brand ambassador for Germany. Alexandris is a gemstone and antique jewellery dealer and communications committee chair for The International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA). He will join the network of Gembridge industry ambassadors from around the world. He is currently the CEO…
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20 AprilAppointments
Gembridge appoints Chinese ambassador
Gembridge has announced the appointment of Chen Shen, a specialist in Colombian emeralds and a board member of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) to expand its business in China. Shen will join a network of Gembridge industry ambassadors in the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle East and…
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16 AprilRetailers
Fenton opens new showroom in West London
Fenton has announced the opening of a new showroom space on Duke Street, West London, which will allow customers to “try before they buy”. The jeweller revealed that despite 75% of its sales made online, it saw a demand for an “IRL space” where customers could speak with the resident…
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Mar- 2021 -25 MarchTrade Organisations
CIBJO names Jonathan Kendall as executive VP
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall as the organisation’s executive vice president. Tabled by Gaetano Cavalieri, president of the group, his nomination was approved by the CIBJO board of directors. Previously serving as president of the confederation’s marketing and education commission, Kendall has also…
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8 MarchInternational
De Beers extends UN Women partnership
De Beers Group has announced the extension of its global partnership with UN Women for a further five years, as it works towards achieving gender parity across its workforce by 2030. The group will now join the newly-formed HeForShe Alliance and said it is committed to increasing the representation of…
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1 MarchAppointments
De Beers appoints head of HR
De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Joy Roman as its new executive head of Human Resources. She will succeed Ann Cormack in the role, who is leaving the group to pursue new opportunities outside the business, and will join De Beers Group on 22 March, working remotely from…
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